Elite Traveler Fall 2022

by Roberta Naas DISCOVER JEWELRY

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Jewelry

As luxury brands look to be more conscious of Earth’s bounties, they turn to nature for inspiration, creating marvelous works of wearable art inspired by flowers in bloom and birds in flight — true celebrations of life INTERPRETING NATURE’S TRIUMPHS

Emulating the palm trees of warmer climates, this unique bracelet by Fawaz Gruosi showcases the undulating palms as they wrap around the fi nger. The ring is crafted in 18K gold, and the entire shank is set with 499 brilliant-cut diamonds (6.5 carats). The palm leaves showcase their vibrant color thanks to 239 brilliant-cut tsavorites weighing 13.9 carats). Price on request, fawazgruosi.com

From its beloved Animaux de Collection, Boucheron’s entrancing Hopi, Hummingbird Ring will melt hearts. The 18K white gold hummingbird (the world’s smallest bird) is set with 351 diamonds weighing 4.35 carats. Another 30 round sapphires in pale blue tip its wings, and two vivid blue sapphires mark the eyes. His nectar: a round aquamarine weighing 40 carats minimum. $132,000, boucheron.com

Crafted in the likeness of the enchanting real-life Yves Piaget rose, these Rose Palace Decoration earrings are created in 18K rose gold and meticulously set with 144 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.28 carats. The cascading diamonds are meant to emulate the morning dew on rosebushes. $20,700, piaget.com